Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 618

Christine was in the throes of a vibrant dance floor, lost in the beats and lights, when her wristwatch buzzed with an incoming call. As she reached to check it, an unseen force whisked her away from the dance and into the privacy of a lounge.

Stumbling through the doorway, she regained her footing only to lock eyes with a face both familiar and icily distant.

Before she could utter a word, her wristwatch vibrated once more. It was Jane on the line. “Have you been able to reach Dailey? I can’t seem to get a hold of Gregory.”

What a coincidence, Dailey was right there in front of her.

Christine extended her watch towards him. “Hear that, Mr. Clarkson?”

Dailey, catching the urgency, immediately dialed out on his phone.

Christine, still on the line with Jane, asked, “Did you try reaching Lucius?”

“No luck there.”

This sobered Christine up. Lucius was always reachable, his phone a 24/7 lifeline. The possibility of not being able to contact him hinted at trouble, yet she couldn’t voice her concerns to Jane, especially with her being pregnant. Instead, she offered reassurance, “Maybe he’s on a flight back? A guy like Gregory? He’s more likely to be the bully than the bullied. Pregnancy can make you overthink, Jane. Let’s focus on the positives, alright?”

Mid-conversation, Christine’s high heels betrayed her on the plush carpet, sending her tumbling towards Dailey. He caught her with reflexes sharp as his gaze, steadying her with a look that commanded silence as he continued his call.

Once the call ended, Dailey spoke, “There’s been a situation with Gregory. Can’t get through to Jane right now. Just pacify her, tell her everything’s connected and Gregory will call as soon as he’s free.”

Christine, regaining her composure, wondered aloud about Gregory’s situation only to find Dailey had already left the scene.

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